Like other community centers Central Neighbourhood House delivers programs for youth, new Canadians, low-income families, women and seniors. What is unique about us is that we do not simply provide services. We promote the old school notion of the ‘involved neighbour’. We connect and respectfully engage all of our neighbours across class, culture and generations.

Founded in 1911, Central Neighbourhood House is the second oldest settlement house in Toronto. In 2009, nearly 700 volunteers contributed over 11,000 hours to our organization.  More than 4,000 people in our community were provided with services including voicemail access, child care, child and youth activities, day programs, In Home supportive services, advocacy and recreation.  Located in downtown east, CNH engages individuals in over 10 languages – including American Sign Language-  from Regent Park, St. James Town, Moss Park Cabbagetown and other local neighbourhoods. We facilitate over 50,000 community-based experiences per year. As one of the first United Way funded agencies, CNH is recognized for its role in creating connected, safe and thriving neighbourhoods.

On January 1, 2010, CNH grew to welcome the staff and services of the former Toronto Homemaking Service (THS) to our family of programs.  This development doubles our staff complement to 250 talented people dedicated to bringing the highest standard of service to our more than 1400 program participants.

CNH welcomes diversity within our staff and volunteer corps.